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Calcium Normal Ranges

Calcium is the most abundant mineral in the body, with 99% stored in bones and teeth and 1% in blood and soft tissues.

Age GroupReference RangeUnitNotes
Adults (18–64)8.5 – 10.5mg/dL

Also reported in: mmol/L.Conversion factor: 1 mmol/L = 0.250 mg/dL.

Critical (Panic) Values

Critical Low: < 6.5 mg/dL. Critical High: > 13 mg/dL. Values outside these limits require immediate clinical attention.

Common Causes of High Ca

Primary hyperparathyroidism (most common outpatient cause — usually from parathyroid adenoma)Malignancy with bone metastases or PTHrP secretion (most common inpatient cause)Vitamin D toxicity

Common Causes of Low Ca

Hypoparathyroidism (post-thyroid surgery most common)Vitamin D deficiencyHypomagnesemia (magnesium required for PTH secretion)

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